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  Last updated Sep 10, 2009

Markham Fitness Centres


The Way to a Winning Lifestyle —
Get with it, get active!
  

 

 Markham's Fitness Centres

Thornhill Community Centre Fitness RoomMarkham is a leader in the fitness industry, striving to provide members with the best available equipment and unmatchable customer service. Our fitness centres go beyond just being gyms: They are wellness centres that encourage healthy living.

Members benefit from the indepth knowledge of our expert staff who help you enjoy great results.

Make a commitment to a healthier you and visit one of our centres today.

Live the Good Life

We all have different images of the good life. For one person it's a more vigorous lifestyle, for another it's maintaining one's ideal weight. Markham's fitness staff can help you live the good life by guiding you through your program and supporting you to meet your goals.

Benefits of Fitness

Markham Fitness Centre imageFitness can add quality years to your life by slowing the aging process and by promoting health. A balanced fitness program that stresses aerobic exercise, flexibility and overall muscle conditioning improves the function of your heart and lungs, reduces stress and increases your resistance to disease and injury.

Benefits of Becoming Active

  • Reduce or maintain body weight or body fat
  • Reduce high blood pressure or the risk of hypertension
  • Build and maintain healthy muscles, bones and joints
  • Reduce the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
  • Increase ability for independent living
  • Reduce high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
  • Reduce the risk of developing diabetes
  • Reduce depression and anxiety
  • Reduce the risk of premature death

It doesn't require strenuous exercising to gain the benefits of being physically active. Every little bit counts.

Markham Fitness Centre imagePersonal Training

One-on-one instruction and motivation from one of Markham's experienced personal trainers is ideal for anyone - beginners or those training for a specific event.

Finding time to exercise in today's busy world is not easy. Working with a personal trainer will help you stay motivated and ensure that you are exercising correctly.

5 More Personal Training has provided personal training services at Town of Markham fitness centres since 1994.

Visit their websiteexternal link opens new window to find out more about working with a personal trainer and how to schedule a complimentary consultation.

 

Fitness Centre Customer Satisfaction Survey Results 2009

Centennial Fitness Centre Survey Results
 (PDF Document 13k/2p)

Thornhill Fitness Centre Survey Results
 (PDF Document 13k/2p)

 

OASES logoThe Town of Markham Fitness Centres are the only accredited testing clubs in Markham.

Our staff all have degrees in fitness fields and additional fitness certifications.

 

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